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Gilson 940 Commander 600

The Gilson 940 Commander 600 is a tractor produced by Gilson Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 6 hp / 4.5 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse.

Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 6 hp / 4.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse

Overview

Gilson 940 Commander 600 tractor photo
1965 C SeriesGarden tractor C Series Garden tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Gilson
Garden tractor
Built in Plymouth, Wisconsin, USA
Original price was $694 in 1965
Variants
939
recoil start
940
electric start
Gilson 940 Engine
6HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline
Engine details ...
Gilson 940 Transmission
3-speed gear
Transmission details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.
Tractor hitch
Type
sleeve hitch *Optional. Part number 63515.
Dimensions & Tires
Front tire
4.80x4.00-8
Rear tire
7.50x12
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Battery volts
12
References
940 Commander 600 references literature
Outdoor Power Equipment published in 1965, by Gilson

Engine

Engine Detail — Gasoline

Manufacturer
Briggs & Stratton
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
1-cylinder, air-cooled
Power
6 hp 4.5 kW
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear

Type
belt-driven gear
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions

Gilson 940 Tires
Lawn/turf front
4.80x4.00-8
Lawn/turf rear
7.50x12
Dimensions

Attachments

Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.
38" Mower deck
Type
mid-mount Gilson 743
2-blade with manual lift
Cutting width
38 inches 96 cm

Photos

Gilson 940 Commander 600 tractor photo

Gilson 940 Commander 600 tractor photo

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Gilson Lawn Tractors Gilson 940 Commander 600.

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

Gilson Lawn Tractors Gilson 940 Commander 600 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Gilson Lawn Tractors Gilson 940 Commander 600.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)6 hp
Kilowatts (kW)4.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)6.1 PS

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